Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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